South Flatts Farm, Boldron, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9SW.

The Property

South Flatts Farm is a charming, detached farmhouse which has been significantly improved by the current owners, yet still retains many period and character features throughout. The property has spacious and immaculate accommodation throughout which has been ‘future proofed’ by including a newly installed bio-mass heating system and solar panels with battery storage. In addition, newly installed bespoke solid wood double glazed windows and doors have been fitted to the front of the property. The property also has an attached stone barn with mezzanine and workshop, and further stone buildings including a stable block and a bothy, alongside paddock land extending to approximately 1.59 acres (0.64 ha).

The property has the benefit of far reaching and predominantly South facing countryside views and well stocked gardens which include raised beds and fruit bearing trees.

The purchase of South Flatts Farm offers the opportunity for those who are looking for a small holding which would allow for growing fruit and vegetables, land for livestock and also a more sustainable energy supply via the updated heating system and recently installed solar system with a 5.1kW peak output, 10kWh battery storage and individual optimizers for the panels.

Upon approaching the property itself, the South facing front garden has a low stone boundary wall which has a flagged pathway leading to the front door. The bespoke, solid wood double glazed front door opens into a reception hallway which has a period tiled floor and provides access to the reception rooms.

To the left of the hallway is a spacious living room which has a recently installed Woodwarm 5kW multi fuel stove set into a stone Inglenook fireplace, a new solid wood double glazed sash window overlooking the open fields with a window seat, and extensive fitted book shelving. A further door leads through into the inner lobby which has a cupboard and original stone stairs that rise to the first floor accommodation.

At the far end of the reception hall is a recently updated utility room which has a window to the rear, a traditional stone slab and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. During the update, additional cupboards, shelving, multiple electric points and worktop have been added.

To the right hand side of the hallway are two doors, one leads into the family room and a second leads into the kitchen.

The family room has stripped floorboards and an operational cast iron fire with a stone hearth. There are exposed beams and newly installed bespoke double glazed solid wood French doors which open to the garden at the front of the property.

The family room opens into the kitchen which is fitted with a range of base units in cream with a granite worktop over. There is an inset Belfast sink with a mixer tap and drainer and a solid fuel fired AGA with an extractor fan over. There is under counter space a dishwasher, as well as space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. Windows are positioned at the rear of this room, there is also a beamed ceiling and a Yorkshire stone flagged floor. A rear entrance porch is also accessed from the kitchen which has Yorkshire stone flagged flooring and a newly installed composite door and two UPVc windows.

From the kitchen, a further door leads into a further reception room, currently used as a hobby room. Steps leads down into this room which has laminate flooring, fitted shelving and a door that leads out to the front garden.

An inner hallway leading off of the kitchen provides access to an additional staircase leading to a secondary landing which grants access to the master bedroom. The inner hallway features decorative tiled flooring and a useful storage cupboard.

Returning to the living room, the original stone staircase rises to the first floor landing. To the left hand side lies the house bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite which comprises of a panelled bath, low level WC and wall mounted Armitage Shanks pedestal wash hand basin. There are two Velux windows, storage into the eaves and exposed beams.

Bedroom two is a well proportioned double, located at the front of the property and has far reaching views over the open countryside beyond. There is a feature cast iron fireplace with a tiled hearth and a fitted storage cupboard, as well as a newly installed bespoke solid wood double glazed window and radiator.

A door leads through into bedroom three, which is a further good sized double, again benefitting from exceptional countryside views, a newly installed bespoke solid wood double glazed window and radiator. The room also features stripped floorboards and access into the loft. A doorway from the third bedroom leads into the master bedroom, however this has previously been boarded over and could be reinstated to maintain privacy.

The master bedroom has two points of access, one from bedroom three and the other is from the second set of stairs in the property. This spacious room has exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling with a dual aspect overlooking the countryside to both the side and the front of the property. This room also benefits from newly installed radiators and bespoke solid wood double glazed windows.

Steps from the master bedroom lead down to the en-suite shower room. This room is fitted with a white modern suite which comprises a walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin. Velux windows flood the room with natural light.

Externally, the front of the property is South facing and has a low stone curved boundary wall which encloses the garden. The garden is laid to lawn and has a stone flagged path which leads to the front door. There are a further set of feature external stone steps which lead to the master bedroom.

Beyond the stone wall of the formal garden in front of the property is a large area of hard standing.

To the left of the main house is an attached outbuilding which houses the newly installed biomass heating system and the solar inverter and battery system. A door from this room leads though into the attached stone barn which has a mezzanine level and a workshop. This barn would readily convert into further accommodation if required, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

To the right hand side of the main accommodation is a further attached outbuilding which is ideal for storage of solid fuels, along with an area containing livestock pens. In addition, there is a stone built stable block with two loose boxes which is located on the far side of the hard standing. Electricity and water are connected to all outbuildings of the property.

The rear of the property has a small garden which has a gravelled area for ease of maintenance.

To the side of the stable block is a gate which provides access to the main section of garden. This walled garden has been planted with flowering shrubs and established fruit bearing trees including plum and apple. There are raised beds which are ideal for growing vegetables and far reaching views over the countryside. A path leads through a second gate and into a further area which divides into two areas of paddock land. These paddocks are ideal for grazing live stock or for equestrian use. The paddocks and garden all benefit from a mains water connection.

Agents Notes

The property is approached via a track which the owners of South Flatts Farm enjoy a right of access over.

A small section of public footpath traverses over the hard standing to the front of the property.

Tenure & Possession

Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.

EPC Rating

This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of 62/D

Local Authority

Durham Council

Tax Band E

Characteristics

Broadband is currently connected via Starlink. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

Utilities

The property benefits from mains electricity and water. The central heating system is via a newly installed biomass system with all new radiators throughout the property.

Drainage is to a private septic tank which is situated on neighbouring land.

There are solar panels which provide additional electricity and a 10kW battery storage.

Parking

There is ample parking at the property.

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Viewings

Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW